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Release date: Nov. 1, 2019
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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 review

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Always keep an eye on your in game status and never lose sight of your enemy. With the new MSI Optix MPG series, monitors we wanted to make sure you always have the right information on time to challenge your opponents. With built in RGB LED’s on the front and support of SteelSeries GameSense you can check your ammo, health or power stats on you monitor. Have super smooth gameplay with 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Feel like you are in the game with our curved display to give you more game immersion. And prevent eye strain for longer gaming sessions with Less Blue Light and Anti-Flicker.Experience total game immersion and never lose sight of your enemy.
The Optix Gaming Monitor houses a beautiful 27”curved VA display for maximum viewing pleasure. Compared to a 24” and 21” monitor, the Optix Gaming Monitor contains 36% more screen real-estate which gives you more space to work and more space to play.

FROM EDGE TO EDGE

With a super narrow bezel, enjoy the best immersion possible in the latest games with a multi-monitor 180 degree setup. Enjoy better continuity between screens while playing games, working, or general computing.

CURVED DISPLAYS

Seamless curvature for the most immersive gaming experience

CURVED FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

MSI gaming monitors use a curved display panel that has a curvature rate of 1800R, which is the most comfortable and suitable for a wide range of applications from general computing to gaming. Curved panels also help with gameplay immersion, making you feel more connected to the entire experience.

MSI REMOTE DISPLAY

Control Your Curved Gaming Monitor with MSI Remote Display APP on Android Smartphone. Allow you to control the contrast ratio, brightness and black equalizer, etc., right from your Android phone.

THE FIRST MONITOR WITH STEELSERIES GAMESENSE

With Steelseries GameSense, RGB LED will not just be a fancy decoration, it helps your gameplay as well. By synching with your in-game activities, it can display vital details of your game through the LED effects. That way you'll get a full grip on your game and your most important stats in a blink of an eye.

144HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIME

MSI gaming monitors are equipped with a 144hz refresh rate + 1ms response time VA LED panel which has the most benefit in fast moving game genres such as first person shooters, fighters, racing sims, real-time strategy, and sports. These type of games require very fast and precise movements, which an ultra-high refresh rate and fast response time monitor will put you ahead of your competition.

THE BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS

The MSI Optix series Gaming monitor features a 27” WQHD 2560x1440 resolution that allows for even finer details while playing the latest games or watching movies or videos. The Optix series Gaming monitor will bring your game textures, characters, and environments to the next level for a more realistic experience.

178 DEGREES OF WIDE VIEWING ANGLE

By having a large viewing angle, MSI gaming monitors has more leeway for placing your monitor in your setup without giving up the optimal viewing experience. Colors and details will stay sharp at more angles compared to other monitors with less viewing angles..

ANTI-FLICKER TECHNOLOGY

Generic monitor displays normally have a flicker-rate of about 200-times per second, which is unnoticeable to the naked eye, but can cause fatigue over time. MSI Anti-Flicker technology provides a very comfortable viewing experience by reducing the amount of flicker.

TRUE COLOR

The Optix Series Gaming Monitor has at least 35% more gamut coverage compared to general monitors. Gameplay colors and details will look more realistic and refined, to push immersion to its limits.

FPS FRONT SIGHT TOGGLE

Through the OSD, the Optix series Gaming monitor can enable a FPS front sight overlay to help your overall aim, especially in games that may have small or no crosshairs at all.

SMOOTH OUT YOUR GAMEPLAY WITH FREESYNC

Built FreeSync technology to create the smoothest visuals for your gameplay. To do this, FreeSync will sync your monitors refresh rate to your AMD® GPU, which helps to eliminate screen tearing or stuttering. Enjoy the game the way it was meant to be enjoyed with ultra-smooth, lag-free visuals.

SMOOTH OUT YOUR GAMEPLAY WITH FREESYNC

Built FreeSync technology to create the smoothest visuals for your gameplay. To do this, FreeSync will sync your monitors refresh rate to your AMD® GPU, which helps to eliminate screen tearing or stuttering. Enjoy the game the way it was meant to be enjoyed with ultra-smooth, lag-free visuals.

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 specs

Other Features

Manual: True
TV tuner integrated: no
DCI-P3 coverage: 90%
On/off switch: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 7.6 kg
Height (without stand): 55.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 37.9 cm
Width (without stand): 61.2 cm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 10.6 kg

Power

Input current: 4.5 A
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical): 90 W

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -40 - 40°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Design

Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): no

Ports & Interfaces

Microphone in: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 115%
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 144 Hz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 cm
Horizontal scan range: 70.56 - 214.56 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen curvature: 180 cm
Screen curvature rating: 1800R
Screen shape: Curved
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 400 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")